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General FAQs
Find answers to some general Hackt1vator FAQs as well as operating system specific questions by scrolling down, or using the menu to the left.
You can find the latest releases of Hackt1vator on the Downloads section of our website.
We currently support the Windows and macOS operating system.
Yes, Hackt1vator uses jailbreaking software to activate your device. Please only use this tool if you are aware of the risks associated with doing so.
This varies dependent on your device, however the jailbreaking tool will normally guide you through this process.
If you are still struggling to enter DFU mode, then please watch a video on YouTube and follow the steps on there.
Yes, if you used the MDM activation or you restored your activation files, your device should be able to use signal as normal. If you used the hello activation, Hackt1vator does not carry signal support.
Yes, we provide Hackt1vator completely free of charge and do not make any money with it.
This is not a bypass and we do not support any form of bypassing activation locks. We do not endorse or allow unethical or illegal activities. Our tool only assists with manual iOS activation.
Yes, we have youtube tutoreals for using Hackt1vator Windows here: Hello Activation iOS 15-18, Hello Activation iOS 12-14, MDM Activation, Save and Restore Activation Files.
Yes, if you used the MDM activation or restored your activation files, you should be able to sideload as normal. If you used the Hello activation, you can install TrollHelper from Sileo and sideload with TrollStore.
Yes, you can jailbreak your device after activation. You can use the CheckM8 jailbreaks included in Hackt1vator or any other jailbreak.
Yes, if you used the MDM activation or restored your activation files, you should be able to set a passcode as normal. If you used the Hello activation, you cannot use the normal passcode, but you can install FakePass from Sileo.
For most activations, Hackt1vator only supports CheckM8 devices, but the MDM activation works on every iOS device.
Hackt1vator is intended for people who have to activate their own devices manually, for example for educational purposes. If the device you want to activate is not your property, you are not allowed to use Hackt1vator.
Windows Installations
Learn about using Hackt1vator on a Windows operating system and find answers to some frequently asked questions here.
After you have downloaded Hackt1vator from our Downloads section, unzip the file and run the setup.exe file.
Hackt1vator can be launched from your desktop.
You need to install the latest version of iTunes for the relevant Apple Drivers to also be installed onto your computer so your iDevice can be recognised on a Windows OS.
When Hackt1vator has launched, press the "Jailbreak and Ramdisk" button and follow the instructions provided by the jailbreaking tool.
This process requires putting your iDevice into DFU mode.
If WinRa1n is not working on your computer, you could try to use Palen1x as an alternative. If this does not work, you should try to use the macOS version of Hackt1vator. Make sure you check your iDevice is supported by Hackt1vator by visiting the bottom of our homepage.
If an error message is displayed during the jailbreaking process while you're using WinRa1n, please ensure you switch on/off the USBDK setting. This setting is found as soon as you lanch the WinRa1n jailbreaking tool.
If the tool says that you need to change your serial number you can use MagicCFG, this is a utility that will allow you to enter Purple Mode and change the serial number of your iDevice to the serial number the tool prompts you to change it too.
Please note that in some cases a DCSD/Alex cable is required to change the serial number using MagicCFG.
You need to install the latest version of the .NET Framework from Microsoft. Please check to see if your computer already has this installed, if so, please remove your current installation of the framework before installing the latest version!
You can find tutorials on how to install/uninstall the .NET Framework on YouTube.
macOS Installations
Learn about using Hackt1vator on a macOS operating system and find answers to some frequently asked questions here.
After you have downloaded Hackt1vator from our Downloads section, open the .dmg file and drag and drop Hackt1vator into Applications.
Then open the terminal and run /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL http://hackt1vator.com/install.sh)" to flag Hackt1vator as trusted.
If you install Hackt1vator for the first time, it is also important that you bash this file.
Hackt1vator can be launched from your Launchpad.
When Hackt1vator has launched, press the "Jailbreak & Ramdisk" button, and follow the instructions provided by the jailbreaking tool.
This process requires putting your iDevice into DFU mode.
If the tool says that you need to change your serial number you can use MagicCFG, this is a utility that will allow you to enter Purple Mode and change the serial number of your iDevice to the serial number the tool prompts you to change it too.
Please note that in some cases a DCSD/Alex cable is required to change the serial number using MagicCFG.
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